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retch

verb

ˈrech

Definition of retch

as in to vomit

to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth the smell of rotten cabbage makes me retch

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Recent Examples of retch The preview shows other amateur survivalists taking part in an ice cold plunge, some less than appetizing wilderness meals, and classic reality TV retching, while also managing a full blown… BEAR ALERT! — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025 At dinner this week sans Tamra, the housewives start dinner at the restaurant oyster bar, where Gina starts to gag and retch after eating – does the terror of the sea also work with seafood? — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025 The patient is actually a training dummy that instructors can manipulate into yelling, moaning, retching, suffering blood pressure spikes, heart attacks and other medical emergencies. — Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 Hunched and retching over her slain father is Electridad (Melissa Lozada), writhing at onlookers and passersby. — Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for retch

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vomit

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Prior to the incident, Kate, who also adopted a dog named Koda in May 2026, asked for prayers for Meika after the canine vomited up some non-toxic leaves and began to have breathing problems.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Any attempt to recapture their childhoods was quickly quashed, however, as exemplified by Dee getting her hair caught in a drop-tower ride and Dennis vomiting right next to her.

— Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Definition of vomit

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